Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy dresser, chest of drawers, made in Denmark. Minimalist Danish
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy dresser, chest of drawers, made in Denmark. Minimalist Danish
Teak
Rattan Tall Boy Dresser, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan woven wicker six-drawer tall boy dresser or slim chest of drawers. Spain, 1960s This
Wicker, Rattan
Unique Mid-Century High-Boy Dresser W/ Brass Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring timeless mid-century charm into your home with this unique high-boy dresser that blends
Wood
$5,100 / item
H 30 in W 23 in D 60 in
7 Drawer Walnut Low Boy Dresser Offset Drawer & Cubby Mid-Century Modern
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This dresser is an original design, inspired by the modern, minimal, clean aesthetic of midcentury
Walnut
$4,800
H 74 in W 36 in D 19 in
Burl Wood Large 74" Tall Gentelman's Chest Dresser High Boy Campaign Style MINT!
By John Widdicomb, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Burl Wood Large 74" Tall Gentelman's Chest Dresser High Boy Double Doors cabinet
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant dresser. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Dixie Furniture
Walnut
Teak Midcentury Danish Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy dresser, chest of drawers, made in Denmark. Minimalist Danish
Teak
Piet Hien Sculpted Hi-Boy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers with a unique mid-century design. Six total drawers with brass hardware set
Walnut
Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser in Walnut! All refinished!
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Jack Cartwright walnut tall boy, six-drawer, dresser with black base and black wood inset
Walnut
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
fronts with all new drawer runners for smith easy operation. This is the desirable tall boy model that
Aluminum
$3,400Sale Price|24% Off
H 44.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
'Brasilia' Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high-boy dresser features the signature Brasilia sculpted front panels and brass pulls. These key
Brass
$3,895
H 44.25 in W 42 in D 19 in
Gentlemen's Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Dixie, USA, c. 1960s
By Dixie
Located in Deland, FL
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern gentleman’s dresser by Dixie, crafted in the USA during the
Walnut
Westnofa 3 Piece Rosewood Dresser Set, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Monrovia, CA
boy dresser. Each piece has 6 pull out drawers. All 3 pieces are in excellent condition. The drawers
Wood
Unavailable
H 46.75 in W 17.25 in D 30.75 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tall Boy Dresser by Poul Volther
By Poul Volther
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern tall boy dresser in teak designed by Poul Volther and
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak HighBoy Dresser
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern tall boy dresser in teak designed and manufactured by in
Teak
Unavailable
H 48 in W 34 in D 21 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser for Widdicomb with "Spear tip" Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful tall boy Robsjohn-Gibbings dresser in mahogany with chrome "spear tip" handles. Companion
Chrome
Unavailable
H 58 in W 27.5 in D 14 in
Custom 2 X 6 Locker Basket "Tall Boy" Unit with Single and Double Wide Baskets
Located in Alhambra, CA
order! Production takes 3-4 weeks. Custom made 2 x 6 locker basket unit. This "tall boy" dresser unit
Steel
Sold
H 42 in W 31.5 in D 17 in
American Mid-Century Modern Tall Boy Dresser by Vista of California Marble-Top
By Vista of California
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 1950s, American, Mid-Century, tall boy dresser in walnut finish with metal frame
Carrara Marble, Metal
Sold
H 40 in W 24 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Dresser Chest of Drawers Tall Boy By White and Newton
By White & Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your living space with the fantastic Mid Century Modern tall boy dresser by British
Teak
Classic Mid Century Modern Teak Tall Boy Dresser
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic mid-century modern solid teak dresser. This beautiful five drawer dresser is timeless in
Brass
Mid Century Modern Tall Boy Teak Dresser by Austinsuite Danish Style
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful tall boy dresser made by renowned British cabinet maker Austinsuite. The beautifaul
Teak
Sold
H 47 in W 30.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall Boy Dresser by Homeworthy Vintage Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and stylish mid century tall boy dresser by British furniture maker Homeworthy
Teak
Beautiful Mid-Century Tall Boy Dresser by Poul Volther
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful 1950s vintage teak chest of six drawers by Poul M. Volther for FDB Mobler Denmark. Both functional a graceful design. Extended pulls looks unique. In wonderful original con...
Wood
Restored Mid-Century Modern Founders Tall Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Long Mid-Century Modern high boy dresser by Founders. One of the most esteemed furniture producers
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Vintage Tall Boy Dresser by G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition This dresser is in great all round condition with only signs of wear and tear consistent with
Teak
Sold
H 40 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Tall Boy Dresser Drawers by White and Newton
By White & Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning White and Newton tallboy dresser is by the British brand White & Newton of Portsmouth
Wood
Danish Rosewood Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Danish rosewood tall boy dresser with 6 dovetail draws. In very nice condition and will look great
Rosewood
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Tall Dresser
By Broyhill, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century tall boy dresser designed by Broyhill, circa 1960s. A part of Broyhill’s Brasilia line
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
By Bassett Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful chest of drawers, circa 1950s, American walnut with brass pulls and black lacquer legs and incredible top drawer design. Freshly refinished and in great condition drawers...
Brass
Sold
H 46 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Hi Boy Dresser Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller hi-boy dresser. An incredible chest of drawers with simply but
Walnut
Sold
H 44.5 in W 38 in L 44.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Encore Tall Dresser, Wheat, Circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield high boy chest of drawers in the Encore pattern offers birch
Wood
Sold
H 68.25 in W 56.25 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Modern Bassett Fanfare 9 Drawer Low-Boy Dresser with Mirror
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful 9 drawer mid-century modern Bassett Fanfare low-boy dresser with tall mirror. 9 drawers
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut Tall Boy by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century tall chest of drawers designed by Lane Manufacturing, circa 1960s. Made from warm
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut Tall Boy by United Furniture CO.
By Dixie Furniture Co., Young Manufacturing Company, Dixie, United Furniture Corporation, Broyhill
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century tall boy made from walnut wood. Manufactured by United Furniture Company, circa 1960s
Wood, Walnut
Harvey Probber Tall Boy 6 Drawer Dresser in Rosewood and Mahogany
By Harvey Probber
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional Harvey Probber dresser in rosewood and ebonized mahogany trim and brass capped feet
Brass
Sold
H 45.25 in W 38 in D 20 in
Tall Boy Five Drawer Dresser, Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, USA, c. 1960s
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
” Eames, Stewart went on to design furniture of a mid-century modern aesthetic for Drexel Heritage out of
Walnut
Sold
H 40.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Tall Boy Slim Sled-Based 5-Drawer Dresser by Durable Suites, Denmark, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and versatile tall-boy five-drawer dresser made by Durable Suites in Denmark in
Teak
Danish Teak 5 Drawer High Boy Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
lines. Year: 1970s Origin: Denmark Style: Mid Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Teak
American Mid-Century Modern Tall Chest by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic tall boy chest of drawers by Heywood Wakefield, solid maple wood freshly refinished with
Maple
John Kapel for Glenn of California High Boy Dresser
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Denton, TX
Original condition John Kapel Designed tall wardrobe with adjustable shelves in the upper cabinet
Oak, Walnut
Henredon Tall Dresser in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henredon High Boy dresser in the style of Gio Ponti. Ponti designed a bedroom set for the Singer
Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group 4 Drawer Tall Boy for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group 4 Drawer Dresser. Looks like it has been
Maple
Sold
H 44 in W 27 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Tall Boy Teak Chest of Drawers Six Drawer Dresser 1960
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern teak tall Danish style chest of drawers/ dresser, circa 1960. This very
Teak
Jack Cartwright Walnut Dresser for Founders Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Jack Cartwright walnut tall boy dresser with black wood inset detail and six drawers
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 69 in D 18.25 in
Stunning Danish Teak Lowboy Dresser by Nordisk Andels-Eksport, Denmark
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in South Charleston, WV
. Matching tall boy chest (armoire) available in separate listing also. Warm teakwood and a minimalist
Teak
Very Fine Dovetailed Double Dresser and Mirror from Heritage Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Charleston, WV
hanging. Dresser measures 31" tall, 20" deep and is 60" wide. Some of the features of this dresser
Cherry
Mid Century Modern Mount Airy Walnut Hi-Boy Gentlemen Dresser Credenza
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Introduce elegance and practicality to your bedroom with the Mount Airy Walnut Hi-Boy. This
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Nine-Drawer Dresser in Walnut by Milo Baughman for Dircetional, USA, c. 1960s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
prolific Milo Baughman for the Directional Furniture Co., is a true Mid-Century Modern gem. Constructed
Wood, Walnut
1960s Midcentury Tall High Boy Dresser United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
A remarkable midcentury highboy dresser by United in very good vintage condition. Exceptional
Walnut
Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
By Niels Bach, Peter Hvidt
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
" Tall boy L 46.5" x 19.25" x 49".
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 63.5 in W 37.5 in D 22 in
A Mid Century Brutalist Tall Boy Wardrobe in the Manner of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Astoria, NY
relief hardware c. 1973 (Matching dresser, nightstand, and mirror available). Good vintage condition
Metal
Sold
H 49.5 in W 46.75 in D 18.25 in
Stunning Danish Tall Boy Chest by Nordisk Andels-Eksport, Denmark
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in South Charleston, WV
Tall modernist Danish modern design for your bedroom. Armoire. Produced in the 1960s Copenhagen
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Tallboy Dresser, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood/Palisander Tall Boy Dresser, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern tall
Rosewood
Sold
H 44.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Wood 6pc Bedroom Set
By American of Martinsville
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
century bedroom furniture. The set includes a dresser with an attached vanity mirror, a tall boy dresser
Walnut
Sold
H 27.5 in W 71 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Nordisk Andels Eksport George Petersens Credenza
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Nordisk Andels Eksport George Petersens Credenza #40 Offered is a
Teak
Midcentury Scandinavian Dresser
By C. A. Skov, Munch Møbler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this wonderful Danish modern dresser featuring a teak wood dresser and
Teak
Midcentury Teak Tallboy
By Niels Bach, Peter Hvidt
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
33.5" Tall boy L 46.5" X 19.25" x 49".
Wood, Teak
American Mid-Century Modern Tall Boy Dresser by Vista of California
By Vista of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find 1950s, American, Mid-Century, tall boy dresser in walnut finish with metal frame and
Metal
Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Style Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and stylish tall boy dresser featuring 6 good sized drawers with stunning handles. This
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Tall Boy Dresser Chest Drawers by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Mid Century Modern Vintage Tall Boy Dresser Chest by renowned British furniture
Teak
Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy bow front dresser, chest of drawers. Minimalist Danish Modern
Teak
Donald Deskey Tall-Boy Dresser
By Donald Deskey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice minimalist form and function design. Made of plywood (no press-board) with walnut veneer. A beautifully grained natural satin. It appears to have been refinished a few year...
Harvey Probber High-Boy Tall Dresser
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
High boy dresser cabinet by Harvey Probber. Fully restored. Refinished in espresso tone with white
Brass
Midcentury Tall High Boy Dresser United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable midcentury highboy dresser by United in nearly pristine condition. Exceptional
Walnut
Sold
H 44.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Encore Tall Dresser, Wheat, Circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield high boy chest of drawers in the Encore pattern offers birch
Wood
Midcentury Walnut Drexel High Boy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous, walnut midcentury, tall, highboy dresser / chest by Drexel, in nearly pristine
Brass
1960s Mid Century Vintage Lane Burlwood + Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Madison, WI
Tall boy 5 drawer dresser. It features beautiful sculptural. hidden pulls, and it is easy to use them
Walnut, Burl
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Six-Drawer High Boy Dresser, circa 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
Tall chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 502, with six graduated drawers of walnut
Walnut, Mahogany
Sold
H 47.75 in W 35.5 in D 16.5 in
Tall Teak Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Poul Hundevad Danish Midcentury
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish teak high-boy dresser or chest of drawers in the style of Borge Mogensen made by
Teak
Sold
H 48 in W 35 in D 17 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Tall High Boy Chest of 7 Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern tall teak dresser high chest of seven drawers cabinet. Excellent original condition
Teak
$7,454 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$5,986 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$7,150 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table (2021) is a sculptural, Brutalist-inspired accent piece handcrafted with artistic precision. The top is composed of individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$4,994 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$19,841 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
$2,450 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$5,094Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.